The Postpartum Recovery List

Postpartum essentials to aid your body as it recovers from the intensity of childbirth.

You’ll need it… straight after giving birth

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FOR Parents
Maternity Pants & Pads Ice and heat packs Breast pads Nipple care Maternity bra Recovery tights Perineal wash bottle Perineal cleanser Postpartum briefs Close list
  • For Parents

Maternity pads

Post birth, your body can bleed quite a lot, you’ll need a few packs to absorb and give comfort.

How many: 1

Maternity Bras & Briefs

Comfy and functional for your body post birth.

How many: 3+

Perineal care

Keeps things clean down there, when you need it most.

How many: 1

Ice and heat packs

To soothe your breasts and your perineum or C-section scar.

How many: 1

Breast Pads

For all the leakage.

How many: 1+

Nipple care

Protect nipples from damage caused by breastfeeding, and don’t forget the healing magic of breastmilk.

How many: 1

Postpartum nutrition

Nourish your body with supplements and healthy snacks.

How many: 1+

Postpartum recovery book

Prepare yourself for the fourth trimester.

How many: 1+

Discover the soothing essentials you will adore to help you recover after childbirth.

At the memo, lists are totally our thing. We bring you an edited shortlist of all the stuff you actually need (and nothing you don't!) by topic. Our recovery list is full of soothing postpartum products that will help to calm and nourish your body after the marathon of childbirth.

Find maternity pads, breast pads, the game-changing silverette for sore nipples, balms, oils, and even perennial foams and cleansers.

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